Organizational philosophy

Understanding Organizational Success: A Self-Assessment Tool for Nonprofit Organizations - Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMI)

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This comprehensive offline assessment tool will help any non-profit assess its performance with regard to the following areas: organizational philosophy (culture, mission, vision, etc.), leadership, governance, accountability, finance, technological expertise, etc. Instructions for completion and scoring are clear and some worksheets are provided.

http://www.cherith.com/association/Conference2004/NPAssessmentTool.pdf

Type of Organization:: Non-profit / civil society organizations (CSOs)
Size of Organization:: Large, Small
Sector:: All
Area of the IOA Model:: Capacity, Motivation
Keywords:: Accountability, Clear instructions, Finance, Governance, Leadership, Mission, Organizational philosophy, Technologies, Vision, Worksheet

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) - National Center for Cultural Competence

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Cultural competence embraces the principles of equal access and non-discriminatory practices in service delivery. The CLCPA particularly concentrates on cultural competence of community health centers. The tool gives clear definitions and instructions. It aims to (1) improve health care access and utilization, (2) enhance the quality of services within culturally diverse and underserved communities, and (3) promote cultural and linguistic competence as essential approaches in the elimination of health disparities.

http://www.clcpa.info/

Type of Organization:: Governmental agencies / departments / organizations, Non-profit / civil society organizations (CSOs)
Size of Organization:: Large, Small
Sector:: Health care
Area of the IOA Model:: All four areas (comprehensive tool), Capacity, Environment, Motivation, Performance
Keywords:: Community-based health center, Cultural competence, Diversity, Equality, Human resources, Knowledge management, Linguistic competence, Mission, Non-discriminatory practices, Organizational philosophy, Policies, Practice, Structure, Value

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